North Carolina State's C.J. Leslie (5) celebrates with the fans after the Wolfpack's 84-76 win over top-ranked Duke on Jan. 12. Duke had not lost a game all season before falling to NC State. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer/AP)

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Live from the USS Midway

Syracuse forward James Southerland, left, saves a ball from going out of bounds as Michael Carter-Williams, right, jumps out of the way while playing San Diego State during the first half of an game on the deck of the USS Midway on Nov. 11 in San Diego. Syracuse won the game, 62-49. (Gregory Bull/AP)

Wisconsin's Ryan Evans (5) is fouled as he goes up for a shot against Marquette's Chris Otule (42) and Juan Anderson (10) on Dec. 8. Marquette won the game, 60-50. (Morry Gash/AP)

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Pre-game ritual

Indiana's Victor Oladipo is greeted by teammates as he is introduced for a game against Central Connecticut State on Dec. 8, 2012, in Bloomington, Ind. The Hoosiers had no trouble, winning the game, 100-69. (Darron Cummings/AP)

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Final conference meeting

Pittsburgh forward Dante Taylor dunks as Georgetown forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) watches during the first half on Jan. 8. Pittsburgh crushed Georgetown, 73-45, in Big East play. The Panthers will join the ACC next season and this was their last regular season match-up with the Hoyas. (Alex Brandon/AP)

North Carolina's James Michael McAdoo (43) dunks over East Carolina's Miguel Paul (0) during the first half on Dec. 15. The Tar Heels won the game, 93-87. (Gerry Broome/AP)

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Up in the air

Colorado's Andre Roberson, top, drives to the basket past Murray State during the Charleston Classic at the TD Arena, on Nov. 18. Colorado won 81-74. (Alice Keeney/AP)

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Committing a charge

Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) fouls IUPUI guard Marcellus Barksdale (22) as he passes the ball during the second half of of the first round of the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament on Nov. 12. Michigan won 91-54. (Carlos Osorio/AP)

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Bluegrass battle

Louisville's Peyton Siva, right, goes over the top of Kentucky's Nerlins Noel for a layup during the second half on Dec. 29. Louisville defeated Kentucky 80-77. (Timothy D. Easley/AP)

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Pure Bedlam

Oklahoma forward Amath M'Baye, left, shoots over Oklahoma State forward Michael Cobbins, right, in the first half on Jan. 12. The Sooners topped the Cowboys, 77-68, in the Bedlam rivalry game. (Sue Ogrocki/AP)

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Big East clash

Rutgers' Jerome Seagears (1) goes up for a shot past Cincinnati defenders Justin Jackson (5) and Sean Kilpatrick in the second half on Jan. 12. Cincinnati won 68-58. (Mel Evans/AP)